Now You Know
Welcome Tim Dooley
Stop by the reception desk on
your next visit to Gladstone and
introduce yourself to our new
receptionist, Tim Dooley. Tim
joined the Gladstone family on
March 9. He comes to us from the
Minnesota Orchestra where he was
the Service Representative, Stage
Door Attendant and Administrative Desk Receptionist. Tim
is replacing Carrie Garcia-Alt who took another position in
the district. Welcome Tim! Best Wishes Carrie!
Census 2020
The federal census is conducted every
10 years to count every citizen and
non-citizen living in the United states.
Why is it important to be counted and to answer all
questions asked? Census data provides a snapshot of our
nation and informs local and federal agencies on where to
build schools and hospitals, how to distribute funds and
how the state will be represented in Washington DC.
Each person counted brings thousands of dollars of federal
aid to their local community. The count determines the
amount of federal dollars that will be allocated to support
Head Start, Medical Assistance, college scholarships, SNAP,
school lunch, Medicare supplements and much, more.
Representation in state and federal government is
determined by the number of people who live in a state or
census track. Minnesota is very close to losing a seat in the
House of Representatives in Washington DC, so counting
every person is critical.
Mid-March: Census materials will be mailed. These
materials will contain information on how to complete the
census survey online, by phone or by paper.
April 1, is Census Day: You should have received your
materials by this date. When completing the census you
will count anyone living in your home on April 1, 2020.
May–July: Census workers will come only to the homes of
people that have not completed the survey. They will be
wearing a picture badge identifying themselves.
If you have questions about the census or would like help
completing the survey, stop by the office at Gladstone
between 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Thursday, we will be
happy to help. Spread the word! Participating in the census
helps your community build its future.
Coronavirus Update
District 622 is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (CO-
VID-19), in collaboration with the Minnesota Department
of Health (MDH). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
and MDH will be developing guidance for schools and the
Gladstone Senior Center in the event of an outbreak. You
may visit www.isd622.org/coronavirus for updates.
Polling Locations
You may not be aware that Gladstone is no
longer a polling location for local, state or
presidential elections. Polling locations are
dependent on your mailing address. To find your location
you may go to www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us and enter
your address. If Gladstone was your polling location in the
past, then your new location is:
• Wakefield Park Community Building, 1860 Hazelwood St.
Two other locations close to Gladstone are:
• Gladstone Fire Station, 1955 Clarence St.
• Maplewood Community Center/YMCA. 2100 White Bear
Ave N.
April 15, 2020 – Tax Day
Just a reminder, tax day is right
around the corner. AARP is once
again offering tax help at the locations listed below. Days of
the week, hours this service is available, and participation
restrictions vary by location, call for details.
• Oakdale Discovery Center – 651-747-3860
• Hayden Heights Library – 651-793-3934
• Maplewood Library – 651-724-6003
• Sun Ray Library – 651-501-6300
Celebrating Gladstone’s Volunteers
National Volunteer week is April 19–25,
but here at Gladstone it takes us the
entire month to individually celebrate
our 150 volunteers. Most of the
volunteers are Meals on Wheels drivers,
but we also have frozen meal packers,
bakery day packers, and Bingo callers. There is a volunteer
who delivers cat food/litter and one who leads the Tai Chi
class. Volunteers also assist in classes and activities for
adults with disabilities, and serve on the advisory council.
A very heart-felt THANK YOU to all of our volunteers.
Gladstone would not be quite as “glad“ without you.
Gladstone Will be Closed On:
April 10, Spring Holiday
May 25, Memorial Day
July 3, Celebration of Independence Day
No Meals on Wheels service or activities on these dates.
District 622 Community Education • Gladstone Senior Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250
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